20200321 Ver 1_More Info Requested_20200323

Strickland, Bev
From:
Johnson, Alan
Sent:
Monday, March 23, 2020 3:27 PM
To:
Morgan, Katie
Cc:
Janiczak, Catherine M CIV USARMY CESAW (USA); [e-mail];
Perez, Douglas J; Pitner, Andrew
Subject:
RE: [External] RE: Copart design DWR #19-0321
Ok, some more information required other than the retaining vs fill material.
1) 1 made an assumption about the potential stream impacts proposed for the site, so was
focusing on the fill. HOWEVER, the PCN states 500 ft of stream. That is an INDIVIDUAL
PERMIT potentially, unless waived by the army corps. To be below the threshold for an
IP, you must be less 300 ft of stream (a diagram below shows 250 and 50 ft (300 ft) of
impact). Mitigation would potentially be waived with impacts less than 150 ft of stream.
2) The delineation papers did not include a map of the stream and/or lengths from the
consultants. Below are several different maps included in the information submitted for
this project.
A) is the "Gastonia Industrial 18-07-0510" that was included. The yellow and red lines (I
assume channels) were not Identified in the legend. Nor the length if pertinent.
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3) Mitigation forms are required. Contact Kelly Williams with the Division of Mitigation
Services for the information required. Mitigation cost is approximately $500 If. It may
be at a 2:1 ratio, thus doubling the cost.
4) 1 have recommended retaining walls to minimize the need of fill material and reduce the
stream impact. Avoidance and minimization must be shown or a pertinent reason must
be provided.
Cathy Janiczak with the corps is waiting for information before she can move forward
with the application (if I am correct). Given the information regarding the potential
stream impacts (Individual permit or Nationwide permit) and the confusion regarding
the proposed streams. This project will remain on hold till a site visit can be conducted
with the army corps and the proper representatives with the company. It may be good
to have the wetland personnel to confirm their stream origins and engineer to provide
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information regarding the ability to avoid the streams. Work avoiding any
stream/wetlands at the site may continue however the work should not continue with
the expectation of the current submitted design being constructed with the current
proposed fill till clarity can be provided.
Thanks,
Alan Johnson
From: Morgan, Katie [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2020 2:07 PM
To: Johnson, Alan <[e-mail]>
Cc: Janiczak, Catherine M CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] RE: Copart design DWR #19-0321
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Hi Alan,
I spoke with Copart, the site has already been redesigned to impact as little of the stream as possible and changing the
design to incorporate a retaining wall is not feasible for this project.
Have a Great Day!
Katie L. Morgan, PWS, EP
Project Manager — Professional Wetland Scientist (#3100)
PARTNER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE, INC.
New Orleans, LA
C:423-838-1845 1 0: 504-777-3956 1 D: 800-419-4923 ext. 3748
From: Johnson, Alan <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 1:01 PM
To: Morgan, Katie <[e-mail]>
Cc: Janiczak, Catherine M CIV USARMY CESAW (USA) <[e-mail]>
Subject: Copart design DWR #19-0321
Why is it not possible to utilize retaining wall to avoid the channel. This is typical here in the
piedmont. Currently the stream impact is due to fill material and slopes for parking. Walls
should allow a greater buffer around the channel.
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Also: Given the height of the slopes there will be a condition to mat the slopes and work them
to completion asap so they can be matted and a monitoring condition could be required for
the stream below the impact to ensure flow is maintained. If impacted additional mitigation
cost could be required.
Dkki an of Wa[er Resource,
Alan D Johnson — Senior Environmental Specialist
NC Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources (NCDENR)
Division of Water Resources - Water Quality Regional Operations
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